Forum

Prof. Nancy Ip (center), President of HKUST; Ms. Mable Chan (5th left), Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Guo Yike (5th right), Provost of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng (4th left), Vice-President for Research and Development, HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo (3rd left), Dean of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Xu Ruina (1st left), Dean, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University; Prof. Martin Buist (2nd left), Deputy Dean (Education), College of Design and Engineering, Natio
Prof. Nancy Ip (center), President of HKUST; Ms. Mable Chan (5th left), Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Guo Yike (5th right), Provost of HKUST; Prof. Tim Cheng (4th left), Vice-President for Research and Development, HKUST; Prof. Hong K. Lo (3rd left), Dean of Engineering, HKUST; Prof. Xu Ruina (1st left), Dean, Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University; Prof. Martin Buist (2nd left), Deputy Dean (Education), College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore; Prof. Julien Epps (4th right), Dean of Engineering, The University of New South Wales; Prof. Young-Oh Kim (3rd right), Dean, College of Engineering, Seoul National University; Prof. Louis Ge (2nd right), Associate Dean, College of Engineering, NTU Taiwan University; and Prof. Tomonori Nagayama (1st right), Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Tokyo, officiate at the opening ceremony. 
Exploring the Future of Engineering Education and Research in the AI Era
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors.
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors. 
The HKUST GREAT Smart Cities Institute hosted the flagship “Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum” on June 1, 2026, as part of the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The event reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing smart city innovation through collaboration among academia, government, and industry.
The HKUST GREAT Smart Cities Institute hosted the flagship “Future Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum” on June 1, 2026, as part of the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The event reinforced Hong Kong’s commitment to advancing smart city innovation through collaboration among academia, government, and industry. 
Prof. Charles Ng (first row, third right), HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Chen Yong (second row, fifth right), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Prof. Yang Zhengbao (first row, first right), General Chair of ICAST 2026 and Associate Professor of MAE; Prof. Yang Jinglei (first row, first left), Professor of MAE; and ICAST plenary speakers Prof. Wang Kon-Well from the University of Michigan (first row, second left) and Prof.
Prof. Charles Ng (first row, third right), HKUST’s Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; Prof. Chen Yong (second row, fifth right), Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE); Prof. Yang Zhengbao (first row, first right), General Chair of ICAST 2026 and Associate Professor of MAE; Prof. Yang Jinglei (first row, first left), Professor of MAE; and ICAST plenary speakers Prof. Wang Kon-Well from the University of Michigan (first row, second left) and Prof. Leng Jinsong from the Harbin Institute of Technology (first row, center). 
Exploring a Broad Range of Topics in Smart/Adaptive Structures
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers
The officiating guests include the Honourable Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-Yee (third left), Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government; Dr. Stephen Wong Yuen-Shan (third right), Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government; Prof. Wu Ji (second right), President of the Chinese Society of Space Research; Prof. Bernard Foing (second left), Executive Director of the COSPAR International Lunar Exploration Working Group and Chairman of the Lunar Explorers Society; Prof. Charles Ng Wang-Wai (first left), HKUST Vice-President for Institutional Advancement; and Prof. Gao Yang (first right), Director of HKSREC and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at HKUST.  
Uniting Beijing-Shanghai-Hong Kong Research Strengths to Launch Space Intelligence Innovation Hub
This year’s event attracts over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions.
This year’s event attracts over 600 university presidents, policymakers, and industry titans from 25 countries and regions. 
Global Leaders Converge to Shape the Future of Higher Education in Asia
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age
Ctrl+Alt+Del: Rebooting Education for the AI Age 
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15.
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15. 
Ms. Dong Mingzhu, Chairman of Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai,‌ urged HKUST students to maintain an energetic spirit, noting that sustained effort will ultimately yield rewards.
Ms. Dong Mingzhu, Chairman of Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai,‌ urged HKUST students to maintain an energetic spirit, noting that sustained effort will ultimately yield rewards. 
IC-PSC speakers, organizers, and participants explored the latest innovations in sustainable energy research.
IC-PSC speakers, organizers, and participants explored the latest innovations in sustainable energy research. 
Exploring Latest Innovations in Sustainable Energy Research